Comparison

5th Invention vs Piano Fly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

5th Invention

Engage your spatial reasoning with this award-winning puzzle game inspired by traditional Chinese wood joinery. Solve intricate challenges, learn about cultural history, and unleash your creativity by designing and sharing your own puzzles.

Highlights
  • Spatial reasoning puzzles
  • Inspired by Chinese wood joinery
  • Learn through play and history
  • Design and share custom puzzles
  • Award-winning game design
  • 360-degree view of joints
Features
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The quintessentially Chinese puzzle game, 5th Invention has won several awards presented by the Palace Museum, IMGA, Indieplay, etc., and was inducted into the French museum, Musée Guimet. Now, open 5th Invention, enter this museum of wood joinery and enjoy stimulating challenges using space and imagination. Game Features Won Countless Domestic and International Awards Gold Award at The Palace Museum X Tencent 2016 Game Creativity Contest 2016 Invited to participate in the Palace Museum’s international forum on “Culture & Technology” November 2017 Invited to participate in the China Museum’s Creativity exhibition, Impressions of China, in May 2018 and was showcased at the Louvre, Paris in June 2018 Inducted into the French museum, Musée Guimet Jan 30, 2019 First place in the Game Category of the Beijing Cultural Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition August 2019 Won Best Design at the China Art Games Competition August 2019 Won the Golden Panda Tianfu Creative Design Award 2019 in November 2019 Nominated for Best Mobile Game and Most Innovative Game at IndiePlay 2019 Spatial Reasoning Challenge Inspired by Chinese wood joining, 5th Invention is a straightforward game that requires players to solve puzzles using spatial reasoning. Players need to examine wood joint blueprints and craft the pieces of wood using simple on-screen commands, such as tapping and removing, etc., to conjoin the pieces and solve the puzzle. Learn through Play Blueprints for wooden joints from the missions are saved on the “Museum” interface. Players can freely dismantle each joint and enjoy a 360 view to showcase the secrets behind wood joinery, sharing the history of Chinese culture. Unleash Your Imagination “Challenge” mode provides players with an online community to share wood joinery designs. Here, players use their imagination to design puzzles for other players to solve. 5th Invention not only offers an enjoyable gaming experience, but a platform where players can apply what they have learned. 【Practice Subscription】 1.Unlock Practice privileges during the subscription period, allowing you to play levels created by other players. 2.During the subscription period, you can publish 5 custom levels per day. 3.During the subscription period, you can receive 4800 bonus Coins, which can be used to unlock Practice Structure Models and Frame Textures. Subscription Price: US$19.99 per month ※ Continuous Subscription, Next month $19.99, cancelable TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.zplay.com/terms-of-service PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.zplay.com/privacy-policy

About

Piano Fly

Pilot a drone-controlled piano to deliver musical instruments to various locations. Collect notes to unlock melodies, create your own music, and customize your personal music room. Embark on a rhythmic journey through different musical eras and genres.

Highlights
  • Drone-controlled piano delivery
  • Rhythmic note collection for melodies
  • Music creation and track mixing
  • Personalizable music room
  • Diverse character stories
  • Travel through musical eras
Features
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Welcome to Piano Fly, a unique game about delivering pianos in the near future! With cutting-edge technology, you can control a piano like a drone using just a remote. Deliver these heavy instruments to high-rise floors, bringing music and fulfilling dreams. Diverse characters with unique stories: help an aspiring pianist, arrange a wedding surprise, or deliver an antique piano for restoration. Rhythmic gameplay: collect notes on each level to unlock familiar melodies, from Mozart’s classics to passionate Argentine tango. You’re not just a delivery pilot—you’re a musician! Create your own melodies, mix tracks, and feel like a composer or DJ. Customization and progression: earn coins from collected notes to buy new instruments and design your personal music room. Immerse yourself in the world of music: travel through eras and genres, meet legendary composers, and discover their masterpieces. Why Play? Regular updates with new levels and deliveries. An exciting blend of arcade, rhythm game, and simulator. The ability to create unique melodies and share them with friends. Join the musical revolution! Deliver pianos, collect notes, and fill the world with harmony in Piano Fly! Start with a training level to master your drone-piano skills, guiding it smoothly to its destination. Jump into the action in Level 2, where the real challenge begins: collect notes, dodge obstacles, and reach the finish line to complete your delivery. Enjoy bonus levels like Level 3, where you soar upward, gathering notes freely for extra rewards and a thrilling break. After every bonus level, unlock your Music Room! Use coins earned from deliveries to buy instruments like pianos, violins, or drums—each with its own melody. Mix and match instruments to create your own unique tracks! Double-tap or swipe to swap, adjust, or mute them, crafting the perfect melody.

Screenshots

5th Invention4 screens
Piano Fly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Piano Fly at 5.0 against 5th Invention's 2.3. 5th Invention's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 5th Invention sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Piano Fly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Piano Fly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

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5th Invention versus Piano Fly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5th InventionPiano Fly
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size875 MB543 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.Dmitrii Stepanov

Customer experience

5th Invention

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Piano Fly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

5th Invention

Subscriptions1
  • Practice Subscription Monthly$19.991 Month
One-time9
  • DLC.Papa's Carpenter's House$0.99
  • Master Expansion Pack$2.99
  • Elm$2.99
Show 6 more
  • Green$4.99
  • Black walnut$4.99
  • Zitan Wood$5.99
  • Indigo$6.99
  • Rosewood$8.99
  • Texture Collection$18.99
3 purchases

Piano Fly

One-time3
  • 3000 Coins$0.99
  • 10000 Coins$2.99
  • 250000 Coins$6.99

Questions

Is 5th Invention free?
5th Invention is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Piano Fly free?
Piano Fly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5th Invention or Piano Fly?
Piano Fly is rated higher. 5th Invention averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Piano Fly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 5th Invention or Piano Fly have ads?
Both 5th Invention and Piano Fly show ads.

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